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Get a glimpse behind the scenes of Dance Concert 2004, March 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Join the choreographers and designers to find out what it takes to conceptualize a complete dance work from initial idea to final work. Get a sneak peek into a dance rehearsal with the performers. Participants will have a chance to win two free tickets to Dance Concert 2004, which will be performed March 11-14. Meet in the lobby. RSVP is required by March 1. Contact Leslie Morris, marketing and public relations manager, at lm60@cornell.edu or call 254-2730.exhibits
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, on the corner of University and Central avenues, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Telephone: 255-6464.
* "Norman Daly: The Civilization of Llhuros," through March 7.
* "By the Light of Butterlamps: Himalayan Devotional Painting," through March 7.
* "Aernout Mik: Reversal Room," through March 14.
* "Selected Videos by Vito Acconci," through March 28.
* "Lauren Greenfield: Girl Culture," through May 16.
* "Etchings by Rembrandt From the Collection of S. William Pelletier," through April 4.
* Art for Lunch: Norman Daly will lead an exploration of his work Feb. 26 at noon. On March 4 at noon, curator Nancy Green and Professor Joan Brumberg will offer a glimpse into the world of "Girl Culture."
* Sunday Artbreak: Feb. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m., master painter Palden Choedak Oshoe will discuss the exhibition "By the Light of Butterlamps: Himalayan Devotional Painting" and his own work, examining how tsakli embody technical expertise and Buddhist practice.
* A photo exhibition will run March 1-6 at the entrance of the Media Room, Olin Library (basement level).
* A photo exhibition will run March 3-9 "under the skylight" at the Cornell Store (upper level).
Read about China Culture Week.
"Still Life: Faces of Oma," photographs by Nicola Kountoupes, through Feb. 28.
(Level 2B, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 1-5 p.m.)
"Pastimes and Paradigms: Games We Play," through March 26.
"A Taste for Science: Home Economics Brings Modernity to the Kitchen," through March 25.Films listed are sponsored by Cornell Cinema and held in Willard Straight Theatre, except where noted, and are open to the public. All films are $6 ($5 for undergraduates and seniors; $4 for Cornell graduate students and kids 12 and under). Visit the Cornell Cinema Web site at http://cinema.cornell.edu. films
"Kairat" (1991), directed by Darezhan Omirbaev, 7:15 p.m.
"Elephant" (2003), directed by Gus Van Sant, with Alex Frost and Eric Deulen, 9:30 p.m.
"Dial M for Murder" (1954) in 3-D (glasses provided), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with Grace Kelly and Ray Milland, 7:15 p.m., $7 students and seniors, $9 general. Read the story.
"Madame Satã" (2002), directed by Karim Ainouz, with Lázaro Ramos, Marcelia Cartaxo and Flavio Bauraqui, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Elephant," 9:30 p.m., Uris.
"House of Wax" (1953) in 3-D, directed by André de Toth, with Vincent Price and Frank Lovejoy, 9:45 p.m., $7 students and seniors, $9 general.
"House of Wax," in 3-D, 5 p.m., $7 students and seniors, $9 general.
"To Live," presented as part of China Culture Week, 7 p.m., 255 Olin Hall, donations accepted.
"Dial M for Murder," in 3-D, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m., $7 students and seniors, $9 general.
"Kairat," 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Elephant," 9:30 p.m., Uris.
"Elephant," 4:30 p.m.
"In the Mood for Love," presented as part of China Culture Week, 7:30 p.m., donations accepted.
Four Classic Experimental Shorts: "All My Life" (1966) and "Roslyn Romance" (1974), by Bruce Baillie; "T,o,u,c,h,i,n,g" (1968) by Paul Sharits; and "Serene Velocity" (1970) by Ernie Gehr, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"The Blue Dahlia" (1946), directed by George Marshall, with Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake and William Bendix, 7 p.m.
"Keep Cool," presented as part of China Culture Week, 7 p.m., 255 Olin Hall, donations accepted.
"Cremaster 1 & 2" (1996), directed by Matthew Barney, with Patty Griffin, Norman Mailer and Dave Lombardo, 9:15 p.m.
"Madame Satã," 7:15 p.m.
"The Third Annual Media That Matters Festival," with festival organizer Shira Golding, 7:30 p.m., Schwartz Center Film Forum, $1.
"The Blue Dahlia," 9:30 p.m.
"Cremaster 1 & 2," 7 p.m., with an introduction by Byron Suber.
"Balseros (Rafters)" (2002), directed by Carlos Bosch and José María Doménech, presented by the Latin American Film Series, 8 p.m., Uris, free.
"Kill Bill, Vol. 1" (2003), directed by Quentin Tarantino, with Uma Thurman, David Carradine and Lucy Liu, 9:45 p.m.
"Bonhoeffer" (2003), directed by Martin Doblmeier, with Klaus Maria Brandauer, 7 p.m.
Three films from Kyrgyzstan: "The Swing" (1993), by Aktan Abdikalikov; "Lullaby" (1997), by Ernest Abdizhaparov; "The Guard" (1989), by Beyzhan Aidkuluev, 9:15 p.m.lectures
"Imaging Insights Into Alzheimer's Disease," Bradley Hyman, Harvard Medical School, March 3, 3:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"Why I Write," Hua Yu, author of the novel To Live, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., 122 Rockefeller Hall. Read the story.
"Speak of Me as I Am: The Venice Biennale's Project," Fred Wilson, African American artist, March 4, 5:15 p.m., Lecture Gallery, Johnson Museum.
"Training Intuition," Joyce Morgenroth, choreographer, March 1, 2:55 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Healthy Eating for Weight Loss," Valerie Machinist, March 4, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building.music
* Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Hommage à Stravinsky features premieres by graduate composers, as well as Three Pieces for Clarinet and Piano Rag Music.
* Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Sage Chapel: Symphony of Winds by the Cornell University Wind Ensemble, David Conn, conductor; Mass for chorus and double wind quintet by the Sage Chapel Choir, Richard Riley, conductor; and The Rite of Spring for four-hand piano by Xak Bjerken and Blaise Bryski.
* Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Puppeteer Dan Butterworth presents A Soldier's Tale with narrator Richard Driscoll and musicians Susan Waterbury, violin; Richard Faria, clarinet; and Miri Yampolsky, piano.
* Feb. 28, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: Repeat performance of A Soldier's Tale with the Dan Butterworth marionettes.
* March 1, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Cellist Alexander Sarch presents a student recital, assisted by pianist Emily Green and cellists Stephen Palmer and Duncan Reid, featuring music by Paganini, Bach, Brahms and Sarch.
* March 4, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Soprano Judith Kellock with guest cellists Elizabeth Simkin and Gregory Hesselink.
* March 4, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Judith Kellock, with guest cellists Elizabeth Simkin, Heidi Hoffman and Gregory Hesselink, featuring works by Bach, Villa Lobos, Harold Meltzer, Warren Benson and David Dies.
Russian Tenor Daniil Shtoda and pianist Larissa Gergieva present a program of Russian repertoire, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. in Ithaca's State Theatre. Admission is $14-$23, general, $9-$14, students. Read the story.
Dakota Dave Hull performs Feb. 29. Bound for Glory is broadcast Sundays from 8 to 11 p.m. from the Café at Anabel Taylor Hall, with live sets at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. Admission is free; kids are welcome. Listen to Bound for Glory on WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5.readings
Manthia Diawara, author of We Won't Budge: An African Exile in the World, will give a reading March 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Road. Read the story.
Tatiana de la tierra, SUNY Buffalo, author of For the Hard Ones: A Lesbian Phenomenology (Para las duras: Una fenomenologia lesbiana), Feb. 27, 8 p.m., 258 Goldwin Smith Hall. Read the story.
Professor Thomas Eisner will give a book talk, For Love of Insects, March 3, 4 p.m., 2nd floor, Mann Library Addition.religion
Rev. Suzanne Guthrie, chaplain of the Episcopal Church at Cornell, will lead the service Feb. 29 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Sundays, 11 a.m., interfaith devotional gathering open to all, includes prayers, music and meditative silence, followed by refreshments. Meets at 223 Thurston Ave., Apt. 3A. For more information, write to bahai@cornell.edu or call 351-4471.
Weekly Bible study meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in 314 Anabel Taylor Hall. For information contact Keith Bowman at kcb29@cornell.edu.
* Meditations: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:15-1 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
* Zen Meditation practice is Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Founders Room, ATH. For information, call Anne Marie at 266-7256.
Weekly large group meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in B14 Hollister Hall.
* Sunday Mass schedule: 10 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium, and 9:30 p.m., Sage Chapel.
* Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., ATH Chapel.
* Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sundays, 4 p.m., G22 ATH.
Testimony meetings: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Church services: Sundays, 10:30 a.m., and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., First Church of Christ Scientist, 101 University Ave., Ithaca.
The InterVarsity chapter meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall. For information visit the Web site at http://www.ccfiv.org.
Wednesdays, worship and Eucharist, 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel. Sundays, worship and Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., ATH Chapel. For more information, call 255-4219 or send e-mail to eccu@cornell.edu.
Meeting for worship, Sunday, 11 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For information visit http://www.quaker.org/ithaca/ or call 273-5421.
The InterVarsity chapter meets Fridays at 7 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall. For more information visit the Web site at http://www.curw.cornell.edu/gcf.
Weekly religious service is Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall, followed by a Gita reading at 5 p.m.
* Conservative and Reform: Fridays, 5:15 p.m., Welcoming in Shabbat with song, in the lobby of Anabel Taylor Hall, followed by a community Shabbat dinner at 6:45 p.m. in the Kosher Dining Hall. Saturdays, 9:45 a.m., Conservative services in the Founders Room, ATH. Call the Hillel office at 255-4227 for more information.
* Orthodox: Friday, Center for Jewish Living, call 272-5810 for weekly times; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, ATH. For daily services, call 272-5810.
Sundays, 11 a.m., One World Room (in English), and 1 p.m., chapel (in Korean), Anabel Taylor Hall. Call 255-2250 for more information.
Cornell student branch: Sundays, 11 a.m. Call 272-1564 or 255-2928 for information.
Campus ministry at St. Luke Church, 109 Oak Ave., in Collegetown, Sundays, 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Tuesday, 7 p.m. For more information call 273-6811 or e-mail rlb8@cornell.edu.
Daily congregational prayer at 218 Anabel Taylor Hall.
Weekly Halaqa, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ATH.
Weekly coffee hour Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., Tower Café, Uris Library. For more information visit the Web site: http://www.meca-online.org/.
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Sunday service at 11 a.m. in Anabel Taylor Chapel.seminars
"Housing as a Capacity Building and Empowerment Vehicle in Development," Henry Richardson, architecture, Feb. 26, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Skorokhod Embedding and the Convergence of the Tree Scheme for European Options," John Walsh, University of British Columbia, Feb. 27, 3:45 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"Early Results From the Spitzer Space Telescope," James Houck, astronomy, Feb. 26, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Tilting the Planets," Doug Hamilton, University of Maryland, March 4, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Exploring the Marine Microbial World: From Genomes to Biomes," Ed DeLong, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Feb. 27, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Mammalian Mismatch Repair Proteins in Meiosis," Paula Cohen, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, March 2, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Catalytic Reduction of Dinitrogen to Ammonia by Single Site Molybdenum Catalysts," Richard Schrock, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Feb. 26, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Laboratory.
"Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice," Paul Anastas, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, March 1, 3:30 p.m., 219 Baker Lab.
"Homogeneous Iron Catalysts for Chemical Synthesis," Suzanne Bart and Paul Chirik, chemistry and chemical biology, March 3, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Probabilistic Models for Identifying Regulation Networks," Nir Friedman, Hebrew University, Feb. 26, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"IBM Initiatives in Autonomic Computing," Alan Ganek, IBM, March 4, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Six Conflicts: A Report Card on President Bush's Foreign Policy," John Norris, International Crisis Group, Feb. 26, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
"What Are the Opportunities for Mitigation?" John Duxbury, panel discussion coordinator, Feb. 26, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Micronutrients Status in Agricultural Soils of Bhutan," Karma Lhendup, March 4, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Tectonics From Topography: Bedrock Channel Response to Differential Rock Uplift," Eric Kirby, Pennsylvania State University, Feb. 27, 1:15 p.m., 2146 Snee Hall.
"Consumer Control of Animal-Structured Plant Communities Under Current and Future Environmental Conditions," Halton Peters, Stanford University, March 1, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Interactions Between Aphids and Entomophthoralean Fungi: Characterization, Epizootiology and Potential for Microbial Control," Charlotte Nielsen, March 1, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Deliberative Democracy or Strategic State Analysis: Towards a Dialogue Between Habermas and Foucault," Thomas Biebricher, University of Gainesville, March 1, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Money, Class, Status and Education: Neoliberal Reforms and Higher Education in Russia and Kazakhstan," Jakob Rigi, anthropology, March 3, 4:30 p.m., 201 A.D. White House.
"An Update on Antioxidants in Foods," Ruihai Liu, food science, March 2, 4 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
"The Natural and Cultural History of Ginkgo biloba," Peter Del Tredici, Harvard University, Feb. 26, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Invasive Weeds: Their Impacts Globally and in New York State," Leslie Weston, horticulture, March 4, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About PIN Faculty but Never Dared to Ask," Edward Frongillo, David Pelletier, Jere Haas and David Sahn, Feb. 26, 12:20 p.m., 100 Savage Hall.
"Application of Self-Assembling Materials to Microelectronics," Chuck Black, IBM Research, Feb. 26, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Functionalized Biomaterial Surfaces for Cell Adhesion," Russel Composto, University of Pennsylvania, March 4, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"A Generative Theory of Shape," Michael Leyton, Rutgers University, March 2, 4:30 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
"Nematode Infections, Immune Response and Metabolism in Young Tanzanian Children," Rebecca Stoltzfus, nutritional sciences, Feb. 27, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
"Life History Variation and Sustainable Harvest of Recreational Fisheries," John Post, University of Calgary, March 2, 3:30 p.m., 304 Fernow Hall.
"Systematic Analysis of Genetic Determinants of Longevity in C. Elegans," Sylvia Lee, molecular biology and genetics, March 1, 4 p.m., 100 Savage Hall.
"Post Soviet Eurasia: An Interim Report," Thomas Simons, former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, Feb. 26, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"The Carbon-Hydrogen Bond: How Strong Is the Interaction Between Global Warming and the `Hydrogen Economy'?" Sivan Kartha, Stockholm Environment Institute's Climate Program, March 1, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"FDA's Regulation of GE Foods: Sorting Out the Science, Law and Politics," David Pelletier, nutritional sciences, March 2, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Functional Genomics of Phytophthora infestans Interactions With Solanaceous Plants," Sophien Kamoun, Ohio State University, March 2, 5 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Phytoplasmas: From Structural to Functional Genomics," Saskia Hogenhout, Ohio State University, March 3, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Maintaining a Competitive Edge: The Role of Learning in Food Competition," Karen Hollis, Mount Holyoke College, Feb. 27, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Marking the Boundaries of Science: Legal Regulation and Laboratory Safety," Susan Silbey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, March 1, 4:30 p.m., Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"The High-Growth De-development of Indonesia," Jeffrey Winters, Northwestern University, Feb. 26, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Alla Rustica: Investigations Into Surface, Symbol and Sustainability," Jack Elliott, design and environmental analysis, Feb. 26, noon, 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Embroidery Design Automation for the Textile Industry," David Goldman, March 4, noon, 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Falling Paper, Flapping Flight and Making a Virtual Insect," Jane Wang, theoretical and applied mechanics, Feb. 27, 2:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.symposiums
The Cornell Law Review is hosting its annual symposium Feb. 28 at the Law School in the Stein Mancuso Auditorium, Room G90. The symposium, "Revisiting Brown v. Board of Education: Fifty Years of Legal and Social Debate," marks the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in that case. The symposium consists of two morning panels, beginning at 9 a.m.; a keynote address at noon; two afternoon panels, beginning at 1:30 p.m.; and concluding remarks beginning at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Read the story.
The Department of English presents the annual spring graduate student conference, "Upsetting the Scene," March 5-6, in Goldwin Smith Hall. Eduardo Cadava of Princeton University will give a keynote address titled "Palm Reading: Fazal Sheikh's Handbook of Death," March 5, 4:30 p.m., Goldwin Smith D. The full conference schedule of papers is available online at http://www.arts.cornelledu/english/scene.html.
On March 3 at 6 p.m. in G85 Myron Taylor Hall, the Cornell Law School will host a panel discussion titled "U.S. Foreign Oil Dependence: Is Alternative Energy the Forgotten Weapon in the War on Terrorism?" Panel participants will include David Dunford, former deputy and acting U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, 1988-92, and ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, 1992-1995; David Driesden, a specialist in domestic and international environmental law, Syracuse University. The panel will be moderated by Douglas Kysar, assistant professor of law.
The Latino Studies Program will host a conference, "Queer Latina Cultures," Feb. 27-28 in 258 Goldwin Smith Hall. For information call 255-3197 or visit http://latino.lsp.cornell.edu/. Read the story.theater
The musical Baby is playing at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Feb. 26-28 at 8 p.m. A matinee is offered Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 (general) and $8 (students and seniors). For tickets and information, call or visit the box office in the Schwartz Center, 430 College Ave., 12:30-5:30 p.m., weekdays, or one hour before the show; 254-ARTS.miscellany
Enjoy chocolate taste-testing, torching créme brulee, cookie decorating and more, Feb. 28, noon to 2 p.m., Room 290, Statler Food Lab.
The Committee on U.S.-Latin American Relations is hosting an information session about the opportunities of travel and study in Latin America, March 2, 5:30 p.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
A reception to announce the new Institute for the Social Sciences will be March 2 at 4:30 p.m. in G10 Biotechnology Building. Send e-mail to mlp3@cornell.edu if you plan to attend.
sports
Feb. 27, at Penn, 7 p.m.
Feb. 28, at Princeton, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 27, Penn, 7 p.m.
Feb. 28, Princeton, 7 p.m.
Feb. 29, Cornell Show, TBA
Feb. 28-29, IFA Champs. at Poughkeepsie, 8 p.m.
Feb. 29, Ivy Classic, 1 p.m.
Feb. 27, St. Lawrence, 7 p.m.
Feb. 28, Clarkson, 7 p.m.
Feb. 27, at Union, 7 p.m.
Feb. 28, at Union, 4 p.m.
Feb. 28, at Hofstra, 1:30 p.m.
Feb. 28, at Georgetown, noon
Feb. 28, at Virginia, 8 p.m.
Feb. 28, at Virginia, 6 p.m.
Feb. 27-29, at Dixie Classic, Virginia Beach, Va.
Feb. 26-29, NISRA Team Champs. at New Haven, Conn.
Feb. 26-28, Ivy Champs. at Boston
Feb. 26, St. Bonaventure, 4 p.m.
Feb. 28-29, Heps Champs., TBA
Feb. 28-29, Heps Champs., TBA